Norton 5231 Low Energy Electromechanical Door Operator, Low Ceiling Push Side Surface Mounting, Standard Duty Double Lever Arm, 36-48 Inch Door Width, Max Weight 200 LB, up to 130 Degree Swing

The Norton 5231 low energy electromechanical door operator is designed for automatic swing door applications where low ceiling, push side surface mounting is required. Built with a standard duty double lever arm, this operator is suited for 36" to 48" door widths and supports doors weighing up to 200 lb. It provides controlled automatic opening with a swing of up to 130 degrees, making it a practical choice for accessibility-focused openings in commercial settings. As part of Norton’s 5200 Series, the 5231 combines dependable operation, code-oriented performance, and flexible installation for low energy automatic door systems.

Features

• Low energy electromechanical operator designed for automatic swing door applications.
• Low ceiling push side surface mounting configuration helps solve installation challenges where overhead clearance is limited.
• Standard duty double lever arm provides reliable door control for push side applications.
• Accommodates door widths from 36 inches to 48 inches.
• Supports doors weighing up to 200 lb.
• Provides door swing capability up to 130 degrees.
• Part of the Norton 5200 Series for commercial low energy automatic door operation.
• Suitable for accessibility-oriented openings that require controlled powered operation.

Functional Details

The 5231 is a low energy electromechanical operator that powers the door through an automatic opening cycle while maintaining controlled movement appropriate for low energy applications. Its push side, low ceiling mounting arrangement is intended for openings where standard overhead clearance is not available, while the double lever arm helps transfer operator force smoothly through the door swing.

• Electromechanical unit for low energy automatic operation
• Push side surface mounted application
• Low ceiling configuration
• Standard duty double lever arm

Arm Type Details

This model uses a standard duty double lever arm for push side surface mounting. In this configuration, the arm assembly is designed to work with the operator body mounted on the push side of the opening, helping deliver controlled door movement while accommodating low ceiling conditions and maintaining proper geometry through the opening cycle.